OCTOPUS ( Octopus vulgaris) | |
Local name | PULPO |
History of fishing in the area | History in the strictest sense is not as important as the stories, customs and traditions linked to catching fish or seafood, above all from the perspective of the men and women of the sea and who collect the produce and the relevance this has on their ec |
Technical Description | Cephalopod, with a strong head and long, strong tentacles. The skin on the head is adorned with prominences. The colour varies greatly depending on the colour of the sea bed where it lives. |
Fishing ground | It lives along our coast between the shore and a depth of 100 m. on rocky or sandy beds. |
Fishing techniques | Rods |
Ports | Burela, Ribadeo, Cariño, Cedeira and San Ciprán. |
Traditional dishes | Polbo á galega (Octopus with oil and paprika), grilled, with potatoes. |